Bell Airacobra

Also known as the P-39, this fighter aircraft was used extensively by the American air force at the start of the Second World War. Used throughout the world during the war, it was found that it performed best a low altitude flying (below 5200 meters) and was crewed by one person. Exported widely by the Bell Aircraft company, it was flown by Australia, French, Italian, Portuguese, Soviet, UK and US forces.